Invasion 1.20: "Run and Gun"
Written by Michael Foley and Juan Carlos Coto
Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Even though the pacing has drastically increased since just before mid-season, the writers are still taking the time to build towards the actual invasion correctly. This was a more low-key episode than the past few, and so it wasn’t quite as evident that the story was driving forward. But it certainly looks as though Szura is establishing his beachhead for the imminent takeover.
Way back at the beginning of the season, one of the ideas that never seemed to take hold was the use of the media to keep the population in line. It may have gone away for a while, but here it comes back with full force. The human populace is being told, through the media, that Hurricane Miranda will be striking elsewhere. The reality is far worse: the hurricane is coming right for them, and only the hybrids have been given the chance (and subconscious drive) to prepare.
All of which places the human population in a highly precarious position. Some of them are beginning to suspect that something unfortunate is coming around the corner, but the majority of people seem ignorant as to their fate. The truth may not have helped them; even Russell and Underlay don’t figure out enough in time to save their loved ones from what’s coming.
So it seems pretty clear that Szura has been working towards this moment for quite some time. Underlay became a convenient pawn in the game, and Szura had his hand in the military response and media coverage as well. Most of the success in any military operation is the result of advance preparation; many battles are won before a single shot is taken. In this case, Szura seems to have cleared the area for the hybrids to control, while herding the human population towards possible conversion or elimination. After all, if Szura has been preaching about survival of the fittest, and the infirm cannot be hybridized, why would Szura keep those humans alive?
In terms of the “family” metaphor, the demands of the plot arc force that to play a smaller role. Still, it is present, especially in terms of Russell and Underlay. The message here is that the battles within have to be set aside when there’s a threat from without. Szura’s plan will affect all of them in a profound way, so the power struggles have to be set aside. The real question is whether or not it’s too late.
Writing: 2/2
Acting: 2/2
Direction: 2/2
Style: 1/4
Final Rating: 7/10
Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Even though the pacing has drastically increased since just before mid-season, the writers are still taking the time to build towards the actual invasion correctly. This was a more low-key episode than the past few, and so it wasn’t quite as evident that the story was driving forward. But it certainly looks as though Szura is establishing his beachhead for the imminent takeover.
Way back at the beginning of the season, one of the ideas that never seemed to take hold was the use of the media to keep the population in line. It may have gone away for a while, but here it comes back with full force. The human populace is being told, through the media, that Hurricane Miranda will be striking elsewhere. The reality is far worse: the hurricane is coming right for them, and only the hybrids have been given the chance (and subconscious drive) to prepare.
All of which places the human population in a highly precarious position. Some of them are beginning to suspect that something unfortunate is coming around the corner, but the majority of people seem ignorant as to their fate. The truth may not have helped them; even Russell and Underlay don’t figure out enough in time to save their loved ones from what’s coming.
So it seems pretty clear that Szura has been working towards this moment for quite some time. Underlay became a convenient pawn in the game, and Szura had his hand in the military response and media coverage as well. Most of the success in any military operation is the result of advance preparation; many battles are won before a single shot is taken. In this case, Szura seems to have cleared the area for the hybrids to control, while herding the human population towards possible conversion or elimination. After all, if Szura has been preaching about survival of the fittest, and the infirm cannot be hybridized, why would Szura keep those humans alive?
In terms of the “family” metaphor, the demands of the plot arc force that to play a smaller role. Still, it is present, especially in terms of Russell and Underlay. The message here is that the battles within have to be set aside when there’s a threat from without. Szura’s plan will affect all of them in a profound way, so the power struggles have to be set aside. The real question is whether or not it’s too late.
Writing: 2/2
Acting: 2/2
Direction: 2/2
Style: 1/4
Final Rating: 7/10
posted by John Keegan | 17:21
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home